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Editing for Indie Authors

I’m Bodie Dykstra, an editor and book designer who works with self-publishing indie authors. I specialize in the mechanical aspects of writing: line editing, copy editing, and proofreading. I welcome authors of all skill levels and books from all genres. Contact me today to get a free, no obligation sample edit!

"My first project with Bodie went better than I expected. He gave me excellent editing service and got it all done within his time estimate, all at a great value. I also used him for paperback and ebook formatting, and again I’m really happy with the result. He brings expert advice and professional services and I wish more people in this world were like him. He took away a lot of my publishing hassle, allowing me to focus on more of the fun stuff. Put simply, he made my work easier and my book better. I love that, and I’m eager to work with him again."

"Bodie responded quickly to my email inquiry requesting rush editing services for a non-traditional project over a holiday weekend. He was prompt, insightful, and willing to offer additional help when I had follow-up questions regarding grammar and punctuation. He took great care to correct mistakes while being respectful of my informal voice and writing style. I appreciated the prompt turnaround, the transparency in pricing, and his friendly support."

"Bodie exceeded the glowing testimonials I’d read. He is affordable, prompt, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. A true professional. I can finally sigh in relief knowing I’ve found an editor I can move forward with in my career."

"Bodie did a killer job. The edits were quick, thorough, and helped bring out my voice as a writer. Personally, I consider myself to be a bit of a grammar snob, so I have high standards for editors. Bodie met them all. Highly recommended. Oh, and the style sheet he provided was something I had never seen another editor do, but I loved it."

"I feel genuinely grateful to have had Bodie work on my manuscript. He has an eye for detail and a real feel for storytelling that helped me turn a good story into a polished manuscript. His professionalism was first rate and his work of the highest standard. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend his services and will be sure to work with him again on future projects."